Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice — the podcast for women who are done waiting for “the one” and ready to become a parent on their own damn terms. We’re talking fertility, pregnancy, the emotional chaos, and the village it takes to raise a kid.
Sometimes you cry in the bathtub. Sometimes you're crying because your toddler bit you. And sometimes, you cry because you chose all of this.
Unfiltered conversations about solo motherhood—because doing it alone doesn't mean doing it quietly.
Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
I Did a Damn Good Job: Kristin's Story
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In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Laura sits down with Kristin, a solo mom by choice, former professional ballet dancer, and owner of a dance retail store specializing in pointe shoe fittings.
Kristin shares what led her to stop waiting for the "right time" or the "right partner" and pursue motherhood on her own. Together, they dive into the realities of life as an older first-time solo mom—from navigating sleep deprivation and the mental load of parenting to balancing work, leaning on family, and coping with the expectations that come with this journey.
Follow Kristin on Instagram: @kristinruggs
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